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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.90, 5,040.87 and 895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.90, 5,040.87 and 895.50 is: 1,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.90 : 5,040.87 = 895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.90/5,040.87 = 895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.90x = 5,040.87 × 895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.90x = 4,514,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,099.09/3,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.12

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